Hodeida International Airport
Hodeida International Airport is an airport in Hodeida, Yemen (IATA: HOD, ICAO: OYHD).
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| Airport type | Public / Military | ||||||||||
| Serves | Al Hudaydah | ||||||||||
| Location | Al Hudaydah, Yemen | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 12 m / 41 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 14°45′10.8″N 042°58′34.81″E | ||||||||||
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Airlines and destinations
All flights are currently suspended.[1]
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Felix Airways | Sana'a, Ta'izz |
| Yemenia | Cairo, Sana'a |
Yemeni Civil War
The airport was heavily involved and the scene of the Battle of Hudaida. Saudi led coalition moved to capture the airport on the opening day of the Battle of Hudaida, which began on June 13, 2018.[2][3] The airport was partially captured by coalition forces in June 2018, though Houthi forces still control part of the complex.[4]
References
- Ghattas, Abir. "Yemen's No Fly Zone: Thousands of Yemenis are Stranded Abroad". Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- The Associated Press (June 13, 2018). "Arab-led forces begin assault on Hudaida". The Daily Star.
Emirati forces with Yemeni troops moved in from the south near Hodeida's airport, while others sought to cut off Houthi supply lines to the east, the officials said.
- Nissenbaum, Dion; Stancati, Margherita (June 13, 2018). "Yemeni Forces, Backed by Saudi-Led Coalition, Launch Assault on Country's Main Port". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018.
Meanwhile, Saudi state television on Wednesday reported that Yemeni ground troops were a few miles away from Hodeidah’s airport.
- Fitch, Asa; al-Batati, Saleh (July 8, 2018). "With Much at Stake in Yemen Port, Coalition Puts Advance on Hold". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on July 8, 2018.
Coalition forces captured the airport last month, but Houthi-run media have since shown Houthi forces again in control of parts of the facility.
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